The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for highly motivated recent graduates to assist economists with academic and policy-oriented research to strengthen and protect the economy and communities.
Requirements
- extensive coursework in economics
- statistics (Econometrics required)
- mathematics (Calc I and II required, Calc III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations or Real Analysis and similar advanced courses highly valued)
- experience with computer programming and statistical analysis software packages (such as Stata, R and Matlab)
- strong oral and written communication skills
- evidence of interest and experience in research
Responsibilities
- writing computer code to solve dynamic economic models
- analyzing time-series and panel data
- writing literature reviews
- helping with model derivations
- assisting in the preparation of policy briefings
- adding new long-term projects to their responsibilities
- collaborating in short-term tasks
Other
- Bachelor's degree
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- U.S. citizens or Green Card holders
- ability to comply with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions
- ability to comply with onsite safety and health protocols
